Mel

English, diminutive of Melvin

"council protector"

Mel Origin and Meaning

The name Mel is a boy's name of English origin meaning "council protector".

Though most Mels are playing pinochle with Murray and Morris, there was a notable Saint Mel. He is one of the earliest Irish saints, a nephew of St. Patrick. He became a priest, then built a great monastery where he served as abbot.

Mel Rank in US Top 1000

# 920 in the US

Popularity of the name Mel

• 1814 Nameberry 2024

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Famous People Named Mel

• Mel Colm Cille Gerard Gibson, actor
• Mel Torme Singer & Actor
• Milton "Mel" Stewart American actor & director

The name Mel in Pop Culture

• Mel Kirby character from TV series "American Gothic"
• Mel Horowitz Lawyer Father in the 1995 teen movie "Clueless" and the TV series "Clueless" based on the Movie